Optimization in Drug Discovery (Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology)
Contributors: Zhengyin Yan (Editor); Gary W. Caldwell (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Humana Press
Published: September 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 436
ISBN-13: 9781588293329
Subjects: Pharmaceutical technology; Pharmaceutical chemistry; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Testing; Physical biochemistry; Pharmacology; Pharmacy; Medical / Pharmacy; Laboratory manuals; Ophthalmology; Drugs
First sentence: In the drug discovery process, the lead candidates must have proper physicochemical properties, in addition to affinity and potency, in order to have a better chance of success in development.